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EPISODE · Jan 2, 2026 · 16 MIN

675 Casual Confidence in God

from The Daily Grind · host John Spencer

Friday, December 2nd: Psalm 23 offers a vision of faith marked not by anxiety or bravado, but by quiet confidence in God. In this episode, we rediscover the psalm as a lived confession rather than a ceremonial reading. David’s confidence isn’t rooted in the absence of trouble, but in the presence of a faithful shepherd. This kind of trust reshapes how we face fear, uncertainty, and unmet expectations. Casual confidence in God grows through daily interaction and lived trust, not mere repetition of words. When we believe God is truly with us, we begin to rest—even in the valley.⁠⁠Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.

Friday, December 2nd: Psalm 23 offers a vision of faith marked not by anxiety or bravado, but by quiet confidence in God. In this episode, we rediscover the psalm as a lived confession rather than a ceremonial reading. David’s confidence isn’t rooted in the absence of trouble, but in the presence of a faithful shepherd. This kind of trust reshapes how we face fear, uncertainty, and unmet expectations. Casual confidence in God grows through daily interaction and lived trust, not mere repetition of words. When we believe God is truly with us, we begin to rest—even in the valley.⁠⁠Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.

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